Director, Care Management -The Texas Medical Center - Houston, TX - $141,128 - $176,404

Director, Care Management -The Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

$141,128 - $176,404

Job Description

The Director of Care Management is responsible and accountable to work with the Directors of Case Management on the implementation of the case management program at the local level.  The components/roles of the inpatient case management program consist of the following: Care Facilitation, Utilization Management, Case Management and Discharge Planning.

The Director is responsible for overseeing/suggesting the development of systems and processes for care/utilization management at the local level.  In addition, the Director is responsible for monitoring the progress of hospital department activities related to discharge planning and clinical quality improvement.  The Director works with the local level Directors on matters that impact resource utilization and promotes the effective and appropriate use of hospital resources.  The Director supports the collection, analysis and reporting of financial and quality data related to utilization management, quality improvement and performance improvement.  The Director promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, fosters teamwork and champions service excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

·        Education: Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) or Masters Social Work (MSW). Masters degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

·        Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or

·        Current and valid Texas license as a Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) required,

·        LCSW preferred and  Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or

·        Fellowship of the American Academy of Case Management (FAACM) required .

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

·        Minimum five (5) years’ experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost/quality management program

·        Three (3) years of experience in hospital-based nursing or social work preferred

·        Knowledge of leading practice in clinical care and payor requirements

·        Self-motivated, proven communication skills, assertive

·        Background in business planning, and targeted outcomes

·        Working knowledge of managed care, inpatient, outpatient, and the home health continuum, as well as utilization management and case management

·        Working knowledge of the concepts associated with Performance Improvement

·        Demonstrated effective working relationship with physicians

·        Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes

·        Effective oral and written communication skills

Principal Accountabilities

·        Works in collaboration with the local level Directors of Case management to plans and coordinate all aspects of the local level program.

·        Facilitates growth and development of the case management program consistent with enterprise wide philosophy and in response to the dynamic nature of the health care environment through benchmarking for best practices, networking, quality management, and other activities as needed.

·        Identifies and achieves optimal targeted clinical and financial outcomes via the case management process.

·        Assures that revenue, expenses, contribution margin and FTE’s meet or exceed budget.

·        Prepares and submits budget and related reports.

·        Forecasts and accurately projects expenses.

·        Takes corrective action to address negative variances.

·        Identifies and proposes capital budget items appropriately.

·        Participates in the annual and interim performance appraisal reviews of the Directors of Case Management.

·        Acts as liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration between all care partners (physicians, hospital staff, community care managers, nurses, community resources, corporate, etc.)

·        Leads a high performance team of “system thinkers” who incorporate leadership principles and vision in performing the functions of case management.

·        Uses data to drive decisions, plan, and implement performance improvement strategies for case management.

·        Oversees the education of physicians, managers, staff, patients and families related to the case management process at the system level.

·        Participates in this evolutionary process by constantly identify future needs of current customers and/or identifying potential new customers.

·        Responsible for the ongoing development of the Care Management program to extend beyond the acute inpatient environment.

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

·        Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Director Emergency Services - Henderson, NC - $83,200 - $125,403

Director Emergency Services 

Henderson, NC 

$83,200 - $125,403 

Who We Are: 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, we are equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest in-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.  

Where We Are: 

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region’s largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next! 

Why Choose Us: 

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees 

• Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs 

• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance 

• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 

• Robust employee recognition and awards programs 

• And much more… 

Position Summary: 

The Nursing Director for Emergency Services Henderson is the first line manager designated for this specific nursing area, its patient population, and assigned staff. The Nursing Director has 24 hour responsibility for unit’s activity. Plans, coordinates, directs the fiscal, personnel and patient care activities to assure the standards of care and standards of practice are met as appropriate for the patient care needs and the age of the patient in as cost effective manner as possible. Responsible for integration of the nursing area (s) into the overall functioning of the organization. 

Minimum Education 

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required. Bachelors of Science in Nursing is preferred. 

Certifications/License 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required 

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment 

• Licenses: Current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact state 

Minimum Work Experience 

• 1 year of experience in a health care setting 

Required Skills 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

EEOC Statement: 

We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

Director of Med Surg - Ottumwa, IA - $93,272 - $125,917

Director of Med Surg 

Ottumwa, IA 

$93,272 - $125,917 

Job Description 

• Practices safe work habits, complies with safety rules and regulations, adheres to safety policies, and demonstrates competency in all applicable safety policies and procedure. 

• Demonstrates required competencies related to facility safety, patient safety, infection control. Promotes a safe environment and safe patient care practices. Consistently adheres to employee health, patient safety and facility safety policies and procedures. 

• Promotes sound fiscal operation by implementing an effective budgeting process for their defined service line. 

• Develops annual revenue, personnel, operations, and capital expense budgets for defined service line. 

• Analyzes available financial data for significant variances. 

• Investigates budget variances and initiates corrective action or justifies non-adherence. 

• Prepares valid rationale and justification for budget requests, including recommendations for a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/service for defined service line. 

• Applies current cost containment concepts. 

• Establishes productivity guidelines for defined service line and monitors and appropriately adjusts productivity. 

• Evaluates and maintains management information systems that provide integrated data needed to monitor and explain variances from established parameters. 

• Assures effective leadership and management of human resources within defined service line. 

• Treats all contacts with friendliness courtesy and respect. Shows empathy. Uses self-control in interactions with others. 

• Assures that job descriptions within defined service line clarify and delineate position expectations according to existing laws, regulations, industry standards and organizational requirements. 

• Participates in recruitment and retention activities. 

• Participates in interviewing, selection and promotion for defined service line positions. 

• Facilitates orientation, in-services, on-the-job training and continuing education programming to meet identified staff development needs. 

• Participates in and ensures timely completion of annual performance appraisals. 

• Participates in counseling, coaching, commendation, disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions and terminations. 

• Creates an environment for staff growth, development, productivity and satisfaction through application of motivation, recognition and accountability principles. 

• Facilitates positive medical staff relationships with defined service line. 

• Facilitates regular communication strategies with physicians and physician clinics. 

• Demonstrates collaboration with physician co-chair and facilitates active physician and staff participation for defined Service Line Council to achieve strategic goals. 

• Engages medical staff in staff development initiatives. 

• Solicits medical staff ideas and concerns for the promotion of patient safety initiatives and clinical policy/procedure development. 

• When indicated, collaborates with physician recruiter in on-site recruitment and medical staff orientation procedures. 

• Facilitates the delivery of quality patient care to patients and families within defined service line.Facilitates the planning and monitoring of quality, risk management and safety activities insuring corrective action. 

• Facilitates positive clinical outcomes through effective supervision and evaluation of care. 

• Assures compliance with laws, regulations and accreditation standards. 

• Establishes methods for accurate and timely information dissemination vertically and horizontally. 

• Ensures existence of, and adherence to, current, complete policies and procedures that align with applicable law, regulations, and standards. 

• Provides opportunity for service line staff participation in policy development processes, staff development programs and work/role redesign initiatives. 

• Facilitates processes to modify and develop information systems as needed to meet evolving information needs and respond to opportunities to increase effectiveness of clinical practice through automation. 

• Facilitates development and application of competency-based professional development models. 

• Demonstrates ability to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations. Promotes effective intra/inter department and organization relationships. 

• Creates a climate of effective communication and contributes to an environment of mutual respect and understanding. 

• Fosters a non-discriminatory climate in which care is delivered in a manner sensitive to sociocultural diversity. 

• Demonstrates understanding of and promotes ethical principles in clinical practice. 

• Facilitates conflict resolution. 

• Insures patient, family and visitor satisfaction with services. 

• Works collaboratively with students and educational institutions to promote positive learning experiences. 

• Promotes strategic service line development through growth and recognition.Attends and/or conducts education offerings. 

• Speaks to hospital and community groups. 

• Participates in health related activities and groups. 

• Facilitates appropriate marketing plan development in collaboration with marketing department and Service Line Council. 

• Identifies data needs and conducts appropriate analysis to develop appropriate business plan(s) addressing new service or growth opportunities. 

• Demonstrates initiatives in professional development.Seeks constructive feedback and participates in peer review as appropriates. 

• Seeks additional knowledge and skills appropriate to identified service line by developing and/or participating in educational programs and activities, conferences, workshops, interdisciplinary professional meetings, and self-directed learning. 

• Seeks experiences to expand and maintain skills and knowledge base. 

• Gains appropriate formal education and/or certification for career path. 

• Networks with peers in state/region to share ideas and conduct mutual problems solving. 

• In collaboration with administration, peers, nursing personnel and members of other disciplines, engages in the following activities:Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making. 

• Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients. 

• Evaluates department quality standards and initiates and evaluates performance improvement. 

• Evaluates the quality, appropriateness of care and competency of the staff. 

• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Clinical Director including evaluation of performance. 

• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines. 

• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel. 

• Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel within the productivity standards. 

• Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel. 

• Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

• Knowledgeable in the care and handling of patient populations served. 

• Demonstrates ability in planning for the provision of care (eg, policy/procedure development, competency requirements/staff development plans, etc.) for patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group. 

• Process good communication skills, strong leadership, and interpersonal relation skills. 

EDUCATION- 

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing; master’s degree preferred. 

EXPERIENCE -  

• 5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with 1 year in clinical leadership role preferred. 

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – 

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse license. 

Director of Intensive Care Unit - Sanford, NC - $83,000 - $120,000

Director of Intensive Care Unit 

Sanford, NC 

$83,000 - $120,000 

Job Description 

At CCH, you’ll join a team that’s truly dedicated to improving the health of the community we know and love. We live here. Our patients are our friends and neighbors. And that allows us to deliver personalized, compassionate care that’s uniquely tailored to our patients’ needs with a hometown touch. So, you can make a meaningful, heartfelt difference in the lives of your patients every day. 

Where We Are: 

Sanford and Lee County provide exceptional quality of life, with low cost of living and the conveniences of small-town life, plus quick and easy access to Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle region. 

Centrally located in the Piedmont region, Sanford is just a short drive from world-class golf in nearby Pinehurst. We are ideally situated just three hours from North Carolina’s beautiful sandy beaches and just three hours from the majestic Blue Ridge mountains. 

Position Summary: 

The ICU Director will organize, direct, and supervise the functions of clinical and/or procedural units our 8 bed ICU.  An ICU Director will ensure policy and procedures are followed; safe staffing levels are maintained; supplies and equipment are at sufficient levels; and efficient patient throughput is managed. This position will also develop, implement, and manage the department budget and engage in ongoing quality and performance improvement, invests in lifelong learning for staff professional development and assures employees complete required annual competencies.  

Required Education:  

Bachelor’s degree is required 

Master's degree is preferred 

Required License:  

Registered Nurse in North Carolina or Compact state is required 

Required Certification:  

BLS is required 

ACLS is required 

Director of Women and Family Center - Ottumwa, IA - $93,272 - $125,917

Director of Women and Family Center 

Ottumwa, IA 

$93,272 - $125,917 

Job Description 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES –  

The Clinical Director of the Women Family Center provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise within a defined service line, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services. This position is accountable for the 24 hour operational management of a 4 bed LDR and maternal triage, 14 bed postpartum, nursery, and 4 bed pediatric unit. This position is responsible for the evaluation of nursing and ancillary staff within the Women Family Center including labor and delivery, postpartum and women’s health, nursery and pediatrics. This position works collaboratively with leadership and departments within to provide quality healthcare with respect to the mission statement. The Director of Women Family Center works within a fiscal budget to optimize maternal child services. This position will perform duties in compliance with JCAHO and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. 

SUPERVISOR – CNO 

SUPERVISES – department staff 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO  

• Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making. 

• Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients. 

• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care. 

• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Clinical Director including evaluation of performance. 

• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines. 

• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel. 

• Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel. 

• Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel. 

• Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas. 

• Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities. 

• Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students. 

• Fosters peer review. 

• Accountable for regulatory compliance. 

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job. 

• Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all levels of hospital employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.  

• Leadership ability to create a team approach to delivery of care with attention to detail. 

• Effectively manage conflict, problem solve, analyze situations, and recognize and reward team members. 

• Knowledgeable in clinical practice and care of maternal, nursery and pediatric services. 

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance with patient care standards. 

• Knowledge in healthcare technology. 

• Drive for continued education to achieve superior results. 

EDUCATION  

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field. 

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration and/or Nursing Administration is preferred. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related clinical practice.  

• Clinical management/leadership experience preferred. 

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE  

• Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa. 

• BLS certification. 

RN Case Manager - Elko, NV - $63,772 - $83,200

RN Case Manager

Elko, NV

$63,772 - $83,200

Job Description

Where We Are:

Whether you're an outdoor or indoor person, Elko offers something for everyone. Summer recreation includes horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, motor-cross racing, rock climbing, water skiing, cattle drives and city slicker tours, camping and hunting. Winter recreation and fun is just 6 miles north where local residents enjoy downhill skiing, snowmobiling and helicopter and snowcat skiing.

Why Choose Us:

·        Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·        Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·        Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·        Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·        Employee recognition programs

·        And much more…

Position Summary:

The Case Manager facilitates clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care through communication with the treating physician and all other members of the healthcare team, while working in close cooperation with hospital management. The Case Manager assesses and identifies the patient's physical and psychosocial needs and determines, in conjunction with established protocols and input from the treating physician, the health care services and venue of care appropriate for the patient. The Case Manager manages the patient's treatment prospectively through the admission process, concurrently through on-going case management while the patient is an inpatient in one or more venues of care and retrospectively through review of individual cases and identification of trends and patterns.

Director of ICU and Med/Surg - Riverton and Lander, WY - $75,000 - $109,000

Director of ICU and Med/Surg

Riverton and Lander, WY

$75,000 - $109,000

Job Description

Our Company in Riverton and Lander, Wyoming, are amongst the best outdoor towns in America! The director will divide duties and attention between both Riverton and Lander campuses leading Med/Surg and ICU units. We’re excited to enhance our team of compassionate and professionals with a new acute care leader.

Job Responsibilities

·        Provide clinical practice leadership for operating patient services departments, including Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units.

·        Direct clinical practice, coordinate patient service delivery, educate and develop staff, control budget(s), and manage the work environment.

·        To serve as a resource for interdisciplinary divisions within the hospital.

·        Responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing operations and staff, clinical and non-clinical, of the medical/surgical and ICU units.

·        Develops and maintains clinical competencies through continuing education.

·        Motivated to achieve the financial and operational objectives of the hospital. 

·        Exemplify leadership ability to work with others through effective verbal and written communication. 

·        Proven critical thinking skills utilizing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problem-solving.

Educational Requirements

·        Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent

·        Master’s Degree in related discipline (preferred)

Work Experience

·        Five (5) years of progressive leadership and managerial experience (required)

·        Two (2) years of director level experience at STACH

·        Expertise with survey processes in an acute care setting (Joint Commission)

·        Prior operational and supervisory experience within a complex medical center (preferred)

·        Experienced collaborator with multiple department directors and C-suite executives.

License/Certification

·        Registered Nurse License for the Wyoming (either single state or multistate)

Director of Emergency Department - USA, Ottumwa IA - $95,000 - $115,000

Director of Emergency Department

USA, Ottumwa IA

$95,000 - $115,000

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The Director of Emergency Services provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in the field of emergency medicine, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services. 

SUPERVISOR – Chief Nursing Officer

SUPERVISES – Emergency Department and Ottumwa Regional Mobile Intensive Care Services (ORMICS) Staff

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

·       Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.

·       Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.

·       Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.

·       Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Director of Emergency Services including evaluation of performance.

·       Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines.

·       Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.

·       Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel. 

·       Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.

·       Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.

·       Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities.

·       Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.

·       Maintains oversight of the hospital trauma program and ensures that the facility is meeting all state requirements for trauma designation.

·       Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.

·       Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

·       Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, associates and others.

·       Ability to take quick action to resolve customer complaints.

·       Ability to maintain accurate records and reports questionable practices.

·       Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate personnel.

·        Clear, concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.

·        Strong orientation to deadline and detail.

·        Frequent public speaking/training expected.

·        Word Processing PC Skills, knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel desirable.

·        Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.

·        Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload. 

·       Ability to collect, analyze and present data.

EDUCATION

·       Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field, or AD in nursing with demonstrated equivalent competencies and enrollment in baccalaureate program.

·       Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE 

·       3-5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with minimum of 1-2 years in clinical leadership role.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

·       Current RN license in the state of Iowa.

·       Current certification in BLS.

·       Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

·       Must obtain TNCC certification within one year of hire.

Program Director - Pine Bluff, AR - $120,000 - $135,000

Program Director

Pine Bluff, AR

$120,000 - $135,000

Job Description

We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration. Our teams are committed to providing superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!

Summary:

Responsibility for the strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating and controlling the overall operations of behavioral health program and services. Provides leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business. Coordinates and enforces program-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the behavioral health services’ aims, objectives, and programs. Directs the short-range and long-range planning functions that develop goals, objectives, and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound program. Participates and manages the budget for the programs, allocates funds within the budget as directed by the VP, Finance Behavioral Health and ensures that the programs operate within the budget. Provides supervision to the leaders and staff in the designated programs.

Essential Functions:

·        Maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of operations.

·        Responsible for hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all nursing staff.

·        Participates in providing care as needed and ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.

·        Participate in on-call schedule accordingly.

·        Assures that all policies established by the Governing Body are implemented appropriately.

·        Directs the strategic planning and marketing for programs, with input from division leadership.

·        Prepares and submits an annual budget for program as directed by VP, Finance Behavioral Health, showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.

·        In coordination with the board, the medical staff, and other finance personnel, responds to the community’s needs for quality health care services by monitoring the adequacy of the hospital’s medical activities.

·        Oversees and provides direction to leadership regarding behavioral health programs’ mission and objectives, expected productivity and efficiency, establishing policies and procedure and compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.

·        Consults with leaders on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and makes changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.

·        Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.

·        Presents to the hospital board, and/or the committees, periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the hospitals and such special reports as may be required by the boards.

·        Attends all meetings of the hospital board and committees.

·        Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring behavioral program operations, programs and physical properties, and ensuring changes where required.

·        Ensures that programs maintain accreditation, licensing and quality patient care through the establishment of performance improvement monitoring programs and standards.

·        Reviews plans for the achievement of programs’ specific objectives and established goals, and periodically reviews, evaluates and updates such plans. Said plans shall at all times reflect the hospital’s mission statement.

·        Ensures that the leadership team acts as effective liaisons between the hospital and the medical staff; meets with and communicates with program and hospital medical staff as needed; represents the behavioral health programs and hospital at external functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·        Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing and spreadsheet software.

·        Able to demonstrate knowledge of The Joint Commission, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

·        Knowledge of general budgeting, accounting and management skills.

·        Knowledge of cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.

·        Ability to work well with management teams and employees in a multi-site environment.

·        Ability to spend a limited amount of time on travel.

·        Approximate percent of time required to travel: Limited

Qualifications

·        Master’s degree (MSN) in Nursing, minimum BSN preferred

·        Licenses/Certification: Licensure in State of Practice - Registered Nurse

Experience:

·        5 years of leadership experience.

·        7 years of experience in the discipline

Special Procedures - Cath Lab, Sugar Land, FT - Houston, TX - $76,772 - $124,675

Special Procedures - Cath Lab, Sugar Land, FT

Houston, TX

$76,772 - $124,675

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

·        Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support

·        Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required

·        Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·        Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

·        Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.

Principal Accountabilities

·        Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.

·        Enters and monitors patient data.

·        Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

·        Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.

·        Takes emergency call within the department.

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

·        Other duties as assigned

RN - Critical Care - FT - Night Shift - USA, McMinnville OR - $76,000 - $115,000

RN - Critical Care - FT - Night Shift

USA, McMinnville OR

$76,000 - $115,000

Job Description

The Registered Nurse utilizes the knowledge bases of nursing education and experience in order to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to the hospitals policies, procedures, and protocols. The RN responds to life-threatening situations with appropriate nursing interventions. The RN organizes patient care delivery by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis.

Essential Job Functions

·        Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups:

·        Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.

·        Documents thoroughly, following regulatory and hospital requirements.

·        Participates in the responsible management of health care resources.

·        Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·        Demonstrate good judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times

·        Must be able to work in a busy and stressful environment

·        Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Electronic medical records software

·        Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

·        Interpersonal verbal communication and advanced math skills

·        Creativity, problem analysis and decision making